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PREVALENCE OF TRICHOMONIASIS AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING UMARU SANDA NDAYEKO GENERAL HOSPITAL BIDA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThis study was carried out to determine the prevalence and risk factors of among patients attending Umaru Sanda Ndayeko General Hospital Bida, (Bida, Niger state) Nigeria. High vaginal swabs and urine samples were aseptically collected from 250 females and 250 males respectively. The samples were examined for Trichomonas vaginalis using standard microbiological techniques within one hour of collection. Out of the 500 samples examined, 47(9.4 %) were positive. Higher prevalence of infection was recorded among females (33.0 %) compared to males (14.0 %). Patients aged 40-50 years (18.2 %) had the highest prevalence of infection while the least was observed among those aged 51 and above 0(0.0 %). The highest prevalence (14.5 %) was obtained among the married participants, followed by the single (11.1 %), and the least was obtained among divorced participants (2.4 %). Significant risk factors for T. vaginalis infection were; gender (p=0.004) and marital-status (p=0.003). There was no relationship between rate of infection and age group (p=0.237), occupation (p=0.348) and educational status (p=0.614) of patients. This study has recorded a significant prevalent rate of T. vaginalis infection in the study area. It is therefore necessary to create more awareness about trichomoniasis in the study area
Mystical Elements and Practices in Nigerian Films
No full textIt is obvious that secret forms of traditional beliefs, secret practices and ritual performances dominate the narrative of Nigerian (Nollywood) film industry. They constitute film blockbusters following their attraction to Nigerian film audience. This suggests that Nigerians and Africans are attracted to culture-oriented films. Belief practices as intertexts foreground African intellectual-cultural heritage. They are used in amalgamation with contemporary narratives, with markedly contemporary socio-political settings. The study adopts the Cultural and African Film Theories. The data collection is based on textual analysis of Nigerian movies as primary texts, selected from commercially available films. Film-viewing and establishing of oral motifs will accompany analysis and evaluation of their function/recurrence in filmic plotlines. The analysis of belief practices in film narratives is focus largely on their narrativity and less on the visual, image-making process. The study draws on selected Nigerian films from the three major ethnic groups, Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo (major offshoots of the Nollywood film Industry)
A Linguistic Stylistic Analysis of Selected Healthcare Promotion Posters
No full textThis study aims to uncover how language is employed to enhance public health awareness and influence health-related behaviours. It adopted multimodal stylistic theory and rhetorical structure theory using a descriptive qualitative content analysis. The analysis focuses on linguistic features, such as choice of vocabulary, syntactic structures, and rhetorical devices, to determine how effectively these materials communicate their messages to diverse audiences. The findings reveal that visual texts employ persuasive language, rhetorical devices, and emotive appeals to convey health messages. The study identifies dominant linguistic features, including imperatives, metaphors, and allusions, which create a persuasive and engaging tone. The study demonstrates how language and style are used in health communication in a specific cultural context. 
Pronunciation Difficulties in Second Language Acquisition among High School Students
No full textPronunciation in the acquisition English as a second language constitute a major challenge among L2 learners, especially in articulating some sounds. The aim of the study is to identify and analyse some of the key areas in English pronunciation that persistently constitute major challenges for L2 learners. 100 students in selected secondary schools in Minna were experimented for the study in the areas of articulation of vowel and consonant sounds. The selected sounds were infused in a 12-sentence composition and administered to one hundred (100) students in five (5) secondary schools: Bosso, Maikunkele, Dutse Kura, Tunga and Chanchaga. The analytical tools of distinctive features, a model of generative phonology was used in analysing the selected data. The study revealed 67.5% and 20.8% correct and incorrect respectively for final consonant sounds; 69.6% and 31.4% correct and incorrect respectively in consonant substitution; 84.5% and 15.5% correct and incorrect respectively in articulation of consonant sounds; 80.8% and 19.2% correct and incorrect respectively in consonant clusters; 63.3% and 36.7% correct and incorrect respectively in epenthesis; 60.6% and 39.4% correct and incorrect respectively in orthographic pronunciation; 57.8% and 32.2% correct and incorrect respectively in monophthongs; 94.4% and 5.6% correct and incorrect respectively in diphthongs; In addition, the study found that most of the mis-articulated sounds are absent in the mother tongue of the students, hence they were articulated with sounds that have close features. Also, some voiceless sounds were substituted for the voiced counterpart. The study suggests multi-prong approach to remediating the difficulties
Impact of Leadership Style on Employee Performance in an Organization: A Study of Federal Polytechnic Idah, Kogi State
No full textThis study investigates the impact of leadership style on employee performance at Federal Polytechnic Idah, Kogi State. A sample of fifty staff members from the institution participated in this research through a structured questionnaire, which was randomly distributed among employees. The collected data indicate that a significant portion of respondents perceive the leadership at Federal Polytechnic Idah as effective and view their leaders as mentors with a positive influence on their followers. Moreover, the study found that there exists a generally conducive working relationship between employees and leaders, although some respondents reported dissatisfaction, particularly regarding policies and programmes that they feel are not beneficial to the institution. The findings highlight the need for leadership to consider employees as key assets, advocating for policies that enhance employee morale and commitment. The study concludes by recommending that the institution’s leadership adopt purposeful policies that foster a supportive work environment, thereby motivating employees to contribute more effectively to organisational goals
Facebook as a News Source of Academic Information by Mass Communication Students in Selected Universities of North Central, Nigeria
No full textThis study examines how mass communication students in selected universities in North Central Nigeria use Facebook as a source of academic news. The research focuses on the types of news consumed, methods of verifying credibility, factors influencing the choice of Facebook as a news source, and patterns of engagement and sharing. A quantitative approach was employed, using surveys with 378 respondents. Findings reveal that political news is the most consumed category, followed by entertainment, educational, and sports news. Students demonstrate a critical approach to verifying news credibility, primarily through cross-referencing with official news websites and consulting multiple sources. Accessibility, real-time updates, and the interactive nature of Facebook are key factors influencing its use as a news source. Students actively engage with news content by sharing articles, commenting on posts, and using reactions. The study highlights the importance of media literacy in navigating the challenges of misinformation and algorithmic biases. Recommendations include enhancing media literacy education, incorporating social media journalism into curricula, and promoting awareness of algorithmic biases. The findings underscore Facebook\u27s role as a versatile platform for news consumption and professional development among mass communication students
Evaluating Social Media Influence on Political Mobilisation in the 2023 Presidential Campaign in Nigeria
No full textThis study examines the influence of social media on political mobilisation during the 2023 Nigerian presidential election campaign. Grounded in Uses and Gratifications Theory, the research evaluates how social media platforms facilitated political engagement, influenced voter behaviour, and shaped political discourse. A quantitative research approach was employed, utilising structured questionnaires distributed to 400 respondents, with 381 valid responses analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that Facebook was the dominant platform for political engagement (34.9%), with 69.8% of respondents frequently interacting with political content. The study also highlighted social media\u27s significant impact on voting decisions, with 62.4% of respondents acknowledging its influence. Despite its benefits, misinformation and challenges in content verification were considered major obstacles. The research concluded that social media has aided political communication in Nigeria, necessitating a strategic, multi-platform approach for future political campaigns. Recommendations include enhanced digital literacy programmes and regulatory frameworks to mitigate misinformation while optimising social media\u27s mobilisation potential
Audience Perception of Social Media Reports among Voting Age in Abuja During the 2023 Presidential Elections in Nigeria
No full textThis study investigates the audience perception of social media reports among voting-age residents in Abuja during Nigeria\u27s 2023 presidential elections. The research employed the Social Cognitive Theory and Technological Determinism Theory through a quantitative survey methodology. From 400 questionnaires distributed, 380 valid responses were analysed. The major finding reveals a significant dichotomy in perceptions: while 44% of respondents viewed social media as credible for political engagement, 56% were sceptical about its role in propagating misinformation. The study recommends implementing robust fact-checking mechanisms and enhancing media literacy programs to empower users to discern credible information on social media platforms
A HISTORICAL APPRAISAL OF LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA, 1914-1979
No full textThe focus and overall purpose of this paper is to attempt a historical appraisal of leadership challenges in Nigeria from 1914 which marked the amalgamation of the Northern Protectorate with the Southern Protectorate which gave birth to Nigeria as a nation, while the terminating period of the study is 1979, which marked the end of the military regime and beginning of the Second Republic. However, using historical methodology and dependency theory the paper argued that the major root of problems of leadership in Nigeria are associated with colonial policies of divides and rule, ethnicity and regionalism imposed through indirect rule system of administration. Also, the paper has argued that the political instabilities of the First Republic such as the 1962/1963 census controversies, 1964 and 1965 federal and regional election violence, political crisis in the Western Region as well as intense agitations for the creation of more regions, military intervention in Nigerian politics and of course foreign interventionism were the key factors that played a significant role in the problems and challenges of leadership in Nigeria. Finally, the paper provides some recommendations towards the remedy of leadership challenges in Nigeria
GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND OBNOXIOUS TRADITIONAL PRACTICES IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThe paper discusses Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and obnoxious traditional practices in Rivers State in particular and Nigeria in general. It saw Gender Based Violence as targeted at a particular gender. Some of the Gender-Based Violence discussed are domestic violence, socioeconomic violence, physical violence, verbal violence and sexual violence. Linkable to cultural feminist theory, the study finds out that tradition, patriarchy, and religious teachings are the root causes of gender-based violence. Therefore, the research recommends women\u27s economic empowerment, campaigns and awareness, change of attitude and gender roles, and the scrapping of obnoxious cultural and religious practices to savage the occurrences of genderbasedviolence in Nigeria